Friday 4 January 2013

FMQ Friday with Leah Day

This week I have been super busy.  Usually everything sort of slows down over the holidays and new years, but every spare moment I have I spend FMQ.

Unfortunately I cant share too much about what I'm quilting, as this quilt I'm busy with is a birthday present, hopefully I don't give away too much from these pictures. 


I am trying my hand at several different FMQ designs.  I suppose its NOT wise to try out and 'practice' on a real quilt, but I'm really pushed for time, so I rely on instinct and of course to not go too far out of my comfort zone.


It cant be all work and no play, so my kids demand some 'play' time too, and what better way than to splash in the pool with them.  Summer wont last forever...

Ruben (age 13) & Kayleigh (20 months)



I am linking up to FMQ-friday-lets-get-quilting

Happy quilting.

13 comments:

Stella Nemeth said...

Around here we long for the weather that would allow some time at the pool. Your kids seem to be having a great time.

Sonia said...

What a tantilizing peek of your FMQ - looks great. And oh how I envy you hot sunny days! x

ChristaQuilts said...

I really like your background filler in the cream areas. What great texture! Your birthday present recipient is going to be very lucky indeed!

LAQuilts said...

Love the texture. Can't wait to see the rest

Marelize Ries said...

Our summer days shoot up to 34 degrees Celsius on some days (93 degrees Fahrenheit). Sometimes its even worse taking the humidity into account. I always have to keep the sunblock close, especially with the little ones.

Marelize Ries said...

Thanks Sonia, I am at that point where I just want to get this quilt done, it took months of planning, I've never designed a quilt before, this was my 1st.

Marelize Ries said...

Thanks Christa, time is running out real fast and have to get it done real soon..

Marelize Ries said...

Thanks, I cant wait to share the finished quilt.

MalinisQuilts said...

Your quilting looks awesome! Oh that must have been nice to swim with kids. They're adorable. It must be nice to have warm weather, its freezing here. We try to stay indoor these days :-).

San @ Made in Hem said...

Wow, you're doing great! I'm new to FMQ and in awe of everything I see around blog-land... I can't wait to see you finsished quilt too! ♥

Marelize Ries said...

Thanks Malini. Although our summer heat is sometimes unbearable, I don't complain.. I really don't like winter.

Marelize Ries said...

Thank you San, with practice anything is possible...

grapes and hearts said...

Wow, Marelize, your quilting looks uber great!
And that nice weather and your lovely kids make me long for summer!!!

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